The Majesty of the Horse is a celebration of an
animal that has shaped the fate of mankind. Written as a
glorious celebration of this noblest of animals, the
book explores the sheer beauty and grandeur of horses,
revealing the central role they have played in human
societies throughout the world and across the ages. The
book showcases equine photographer Astrid Harrisson's
amazing portraiture and stunning images of horses in
motion, with pictures that capture the essence of many
different breeds. It pays homage not only to the
physical splendour of the horse - its grace,
strength,and extraordinary adaptability - but also to
the animal's remarkable diversity. Equestrian specialist
Tamsin Pickeral traces the evolution of the most
significant and fascinating breeds, among them , the
tiny, fiery Caspian, a native of the Caspian Sea's south
shore; the proud Thoroughbred; the genetically pure
Icelandic Pony; the heroic Shire horse; and many others.
For millenia, horses have enabled mankind to work the
land effectively, travel across vast territories, go to
war, and ride for sport and pleasure.The Majesty of the
Horse reveals the stories behind the breeds of horses
that humans have bred to produce the most efficient
horse to fight on, to pull a plough, to travel on, pull
a coach, or work with. Equestrian expert Tamsin Pickeral
and award-winning horse photographer Astrid Harrisson
spent a year combing the world in search of the best
horses for The Majesty of the Horse. |
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